Saxon, which recently posted in-studio recording footage, has checked in with the following announcement about upcoming tour dates and update about releasing a new album:

"Hi everybody! We have finally reached the point where we are all going on holiday and will hopefully be enjoying the well deserved time off!

"We've had a very successful year so far. The festivals and the shows with Judas Priest were a blast and the recent festival run with one of the all time band highlights at Wacken Open Air will never be forgotten! A great big thanks to our amazing crew who did a fantastic job - to say this in (correct) 'Wacken' terms: the band was good but the crew were brilliant!

"The progress of the new album is quite far - just some final vocals and a few last bits and pieces are missing. Most likely, our mate Andy Sneap is going to mix the album.

"As we said on our press conference at Wacken, we are looking at a release date in February. Our touring plans for the upcoming world tour 2013, as we are setting them up right now, will kick of in the states with one of our highlights, the Monsters Of Rock Cruise (we have just confirmed this). This is very special for us as we have been a major part of the Monsters Of Rock history and we are proud to be still part of it today. More...

Legendary U.K. metal band Saxon posted the second in a series of in studio videos as the band lays down the recordings to the yet untitled follow up to the 2011 release "Call to Arms" with Sabbat/Return to Sabbat guitarist and highly touted producer Andy Sneap. The album is expected to drop in February 2013.

Saxon is currently in the studio laying down tracks for an upcoming new full-length album. The band has now posted another brief video update from the recording process, which can be viewed below, or you can find the last studio video update at this location. Further details on the upcoming release will be announced as they are made available.

Saxon is currently in the process of working on a new studio album, and the band has now checked in with a brief video clip, which can be viewed below. Saxon's Biff Byford also commented, "Hi all, just back from Romania In Studio. Doing Paul's solo on song about the F1: A Great Moment."

Saxon's Biff Byford spoke with Total Rock Radio backstage following the band's 5th historic Donington appearance at this years Download Festival. Video from the interview has now been posted online and can be viewed in the player below.

Saxon has issued the following announcement about postponing the band's show in Hatfield due to vocal issues:

"Hi everybody, we are in the middle of our studio work and recording right now some vocals. I have got a throat infection and it hurts quite a bit. We have made the decision to postpone the show in Hatfield into September/October.

"It would be too risky to play an hour and 45 minutes and drive after the show up to Donington as we are on quite early and this could be a serious damage to my voice. Because of this we are thinking that we shouldn't risk the Download appearance and album. We are very sorry to cause you problems with travel and hotels but hopefully letting you know early is better than finding out the night before. It's not cancelled! We will let you know a new date ASAP and maybe we play you a couple of new songs. I hope you all understand and have a great time at Donington!"

The band also followed that message up with the following addendum:

"Saxon is playing Download! To avoid any misunderstandings we want to let everybody know that Saxon only postponed their Show in Hatfield. That won't effect their appearance in Donington!

"Saxon are really looking forward to the Show at Download and are sure to celebrate a fantastic gig! See ya all in Donington!"

Saxon, which is in the process of working on a new album, has checked in with the following announcement about canceling the band's previously announced Metal Open Air appearance:

"Saxon is sad to announce that they have to cancel the performance at Metal Open Air in Sao Luis Brazil due to a serious breach of contract by the promoters. Having waited since march the 15th for the fee to arrive as of Friday 2pm no money has arrived.

"No explanation has been given and Saxon feel being treated with little respect. We left in the situation today and the band with their bags packed and ready to leave but it is impossible to travel all the way with at least some of the fee!

"We are really sorry for all our fans there but we are sure that you all can understand that people have to working in a professional way and fulfil their contractual obligations! We are trying to come back to Brazil next year on our world tour and do a special show for the people in that area."

Saxon has checked in with the following announcement about gearing up to record a new album, which is expected to be released early next year:

"Hi everybody! We are very busy these days with the new album and we have already a few ideas together. I am writing melodies and lyrics and arranging them into songs. We will give the rest of the band a break for hols. After that we have a full session in April before heading to the mighty sugar loaf and rock Sao Luis! We are really looking forward to coming back to celebrate an awesome party with our South American fans! Needless to say that the Rock In Den Ruinen Festival in Germany is also going to be great!

"And don't forget: Our new DVD will hit the stores in April! We are very proud of this product as it reflex Saxon at its best: Big productions, great performances and a fabulous audience!!! We will keep you updated where you can get the special limited fan edition! More...

Saxon has posted another podcast online discussing the band's new live DVD. You can check out the clip below, and Saxon also commented:

"As promised here is the second podcast from Saxon regarding the new Live DVD 'Heavy Metal Thunder Live - Eagles Over Wacken Podcast No.2' This time Nigel Glockler, Paul Quinn and Doug Scarratt speak about the experiences they made during the past Wacken Open Air's in 2004, 2007, 2009. Have Fun!

"As promised here are the first track lists. Today with the Best of W:O:A 2009, 2007 and 2004 and with the special audio recordings from the Glasgow show on the 14th of April. Both included in the DVD+CD Digipack Version of 'Heavy Metal Thunder Live - Eagles Over Wacken.'"

Legendary U.K. metal band Saxon announced that the band will perform at this year's Download Festival in Donnington this year, which runs from June 8-10, 2012. The band will play the main stage on Saturday, June 9, 2012 with Metallica and Tenacious D.

Saxon's announcement reads as follows:

"Back in Donington! We are more than happy to announce that Saxon will perform on the mighty Download festival in UK!

"After the superior performances in 2008 & 2010 and the legendary gig in 1980 (which was recorded and released as a bonus disc on the latest Saxon album 'Call To Arms') and the storming gig in 1982, Saxon will rock the main stage together with bands like Metallica, Tenacious D, Steel Panther and and and...

"This will be the 5th Saxon appearance in Donington! Follow the call to arms and march to the holy grounds of Castle Donington to celebrate another powerful and great Saxon show!"

For the full lineup for Download, check out the tour poster here: More...

Saxon will be releasing the new DVD "Heavy Metal Thunder – Live – Eagles Over Wacken" on April 20th in Europe, April 23rd in the UK, and May 22nd in North America. The band has also now checked in with the following announcement about upcoming festival appearances and broadcasting a live show online:

"We are happy to announce that Saxon is confirmed for the Getaway Rock Festival in Gävle/Gasklockorna in Sweden on weekend of 5th/6th/7th July.

"We will keep you updated and recommend to check our tour section regularly as we have some nice surprises in future!

"Saxon performed the Denim & Leather album at the 2011 Sweden Rocks festival and now you can enjoy it too.

"Sveriges Radio P4 will be broadcasting the show on Saturday March 3rd between 8-9PM, after which it can be heard online for 30 days at this location."

Saxon has checked in with the following announcement about the release of a new live DVD:

"Hi Everyone,

"We are happy to announce that our new DVD production 'Heavy Metal Thunder – Live – Eagles Over Wacken' is now scheduled for release on April 20th in Europe, April 23rd in the UK and May 22nd in North America.

"This has been a long time in the making as it features live performances from the legendary Wacken Open Air festival in Germany dating back to 2004, 2007 and 2009. As they say at Wacken – Thanx for your support!" More...

British heavy metal veterans Saxon have announced that they will be beginning work on their next studio album next week, their first since 2011's, "Call To Arms," which saw top 20 success in both Germany and Sweden. A short update from drummer Nigel Glockler reads:

"Working on getting the home studio tidy and then off next week for writing sessions for the next Saxon album…busy busy busy!"

The band will be performing at several European festivals this Summer, with the following confirmed:

Saxon has checked in with the following announcement about writing new material for an upcoming album:

"We hope you all had a marvelous Christmas and a fantastic New Years Eve. We had such a great year in 2011 and we would like to thank every single one of you who made this year one of our most successful years ever. Our world tour and album release was a blast, we enjoyed every minute of it.

"Also, our social network sites are going very well and we are happy to have made more than 40.000 friends on Facebook in just one year!!!

"Of course we will also be playing at some festivals this year. We are happy to announce that we have confirmed 2 festivals in Germany: Rock In Den Ruinen and the mighty Wacken Open Air! There are more to come!

"We will keep you updated about our plans and working status and wish you all the best for the upcoming year."

Saxon has checked in with a video clip wishing fans a merry Christmas and happy new year. Check out the video below. The band has also recently posted a string of tour video blogs online. You can find the most recent clips from Krakow, Belfast, and Edinburgh at this location.

Saxon has posted several tour video podcasts online chronicling the band's time on the road. You can check out the video clips below for Krakow, Edinburgh, and Belfast. You can also check out the previously posted San Francisco clip by heading over to this location.

Saxon has posted a new tour podcast online, which can be viewed below. The band also commented:

"If you're going to San Francisco… be sure to go to the legendary Fillmore Auditorium. Biff Byford did exactly that earlier this week by joining Metallica onstage - singing 'Motorcycle Man' to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Metallica. Check out Biff's latest podcast to find out more…"

"Congratulations to our agent Steve Strange to winning the agent of the year award. COME ON!!!! Tour is going great. Good to see Anvil and Crimes Of Passion again. Sat in Salzburg at the moment freezing. Vienna tomorrow I will do a video blog from there.

"Keep the faith."

You can also check out a recently posted Saxon video interview by navigating over to this location.